Adventures of John Day in 1808 Hunt journey
J W Redington recounts the John Day story from the Hunt expedition of 1808 09 detailing the hardships of Ramsey Crooks and John Day as they crossed the Blue Mountains to Astoria were stripped by natives and escaped naked their survival tale ends with Day's death in Astoria and Crooks later recovering stolen rifles. Also notes on the Isle of Man and an anecdote about Lord Liverpool's spilled teapot.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sunset Magazine
J. W. Redington
Heppner
John Day
Plains
Redington
Oregon
Columbia
Pacific Northwest
Wilson P. Hunt
John
Jacob Astor
Rocky Mountains
Virginia
Crom
Blue Mountains
Astoria
Oregon Railroad & Navigation Company
Ramsay Crooks
Astor
Crooks and
Day
Walla Walla
Crooks
W. M. Crooks
Portland
Ramamay Crooks
Junction Bar
Port Arthur
Swamp Root Promoted as Kidney Remedy in Ad
A promotional advertisement claims kidney disease causes many deaths and promotes Dr Kilmer’s Swamp Root as a cure for kidney, liver, and bladder troubles. It touts relief from frequent urination and burning, urges readers to request a free sample bottle and booklet, and directs to Binghamton New York for the offer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kilier
Dr. Kalmer & Co
Binghamton, N.Y
Secret Napoleonic Plot and Hidden Armship Plan
An odd article describes a rumored plan attributed to Napoleon III involving a German gunsmith’s agent who would meet in secret at a Rue Saint Honore door to secure arms for Napoleon. It notes the scheme collapsing as Mexico absorbed attention and mentions a concealed railway capital. A second piece discusses tropical American walking sticks of the phasmid family, their twiglike bodies and Africa’s large varieties.
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Napoleon III
France
Morocco
Liege
Rue
St. Honore
Louis Napoleon
Napoleon
Wiles Bowkite
Crisons
Mexico
America
Africa
Vane
Handle With Care and the Railway Freight Dilemma
Alma Kansas Signal recounts a tale of a package marked Handle With Care misused by railway workers who mishandle freight. The piece also notes a court indictment count omitted for Nathan C. Dougherty Peoria Illinois schools superintendent and a local figure Hin ball faces a $100,700 rate dispute and fault claim.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nathan C. Dougherty
Peoria, Til
Hin Ball
The Magic Harp Exhibit Poem In Madison Square
A fragment from the Irish Industrial Exposition in New York describes Tom Moore’s harp, once vibrant with Tara and Emmet, now silent yet haunting to discerning listeners. The piece contrasts its past glory with current quiet resonance, invoking patriot memory. Also notes Drumheller Bros of Walla Walla sold 96,000 bushels of bluestem wheat at 6 461/2 cents per bushel totaling 963,175 dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tom Moore
Madison Square
New York
Drumheller Bros
Walla Walla
Talking Machines Offer Home Victor or Columbia Systems
Advertises buying a talking machine, promising world class talent nightly in the home. Claims vast selection of records and equal exchange policy. Guarantees greater pleasure and learning value than larger investments. Notes flexible terms upon request.
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Victor
Columbia
Also Mentioned on This Page
Isle of Man
Iriah Sea
England
Ireland
Great Britain
Executive Council
House of Keys
Northimen
Scotland
Alexander III
Stanley
Earth of Athole
Atholl
Treland
Lord Liverpool
London
Oxford Street
Sttesman
London Spectator
Fas
Theatrical Co
Ncibco
CAL
M. A. Rader
Tara
Wicklow
Emmet
San Francisco Examiner
Tric
Piano
J. A. Owenhouse
Northwestern
W. Vincent
J. L. Vaughan
Cow
R. F. Payne
Payne
Idaho Falla
Idaho
Desmarais
Dalles
Ore
Rock Spring
Lantz Bros
W. C. Minnis
Hennings’ Cigar Store
Opp
Peoples Warehouse
Phone Malin
Sherwin Williams
E. J. Murphy
East Court Street
C.F. Colesworthy
BrnDs
Taylor Hardware Company
Main Street
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